Improving health equity for racial and ethnic minorities
Official title: Racial and Ethnic Minority Acceleration for Health Equity Consortium U01
Funded at University of Maryland Baltimore · NIH-11234181 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make healthcare fairer for people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds by creating training programs for students and teachers in pharmacy and nursing, and making sure that minority voices are included in health research and clinical trials.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $100,000 |
| NIH project number | 3U01FD007982-02S4 |
| Project ID | NIH-11234181 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include racial and ethnic minority individuals who are interested in health equity and representation in healthcare.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as part of racial or ethnic minority groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance health equity for racial and ethnic minorities by developing educational programs and pilot projects that focus on regulatory issues and health equity. It involves collaboration with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to train advanced students and faculty in pharmacy and nursing. The initiative also seeks to ensure that minority voices are represented in clinical trials and health research. By fostering partnerships and mentorship, the project aims to create a more inclusive healthcare environment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and greater representation of minority populations in clinical trials.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives aimed at improving health equity have shown promise in enhancing minority representation and addressing health disparities.
Where this research is happening
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University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baquet, Claudia R0se — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Baquet, Claudia R0se
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.